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AK55 LYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,429 mi
Last recorded180,429 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 180,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop rubber deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2018 180,274 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop rubber deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 166,211 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracking/perished in tread and worn on edges ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers fitted

tailgate will not open

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2017 165,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracking/perished in tread and worn on edges ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers fitted

tailgate will not open

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 153,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

engine covers fitted

unable to open tailgate

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 153,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

engine covers fitted

unable to open tailgate

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2015 140,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

tailgate will not open

Fail 1 Apr 2015 140,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

tailgate will not open

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2013 119,908 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,614 miles

nearside repeater lamp damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registeration plate slightly damaged

nearside repeater lamp damaged

bonett safetycatch very stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,708 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,708 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,028 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AK55 LYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 LYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 LYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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